About Us

The Chester Higher Education Council is a nonprofit organization formed by the presidents of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Delaware County Community College, Neumann College, Penn State Brandywine, Swarthmore College, and Widener University.

The Chester Higher Education Council has been established to address the educational needs of county residents. Their first major initiative is the College Access Center of Delaware County, located at 400 E. 21st Street, a building owned by Widener University.

The center provides free college preparation services to high school students and adults, with plans to expand services to middle school students in the near future. Services range from college and career awareness, study skills development, tutoring, mentoring and assisting high school seniors and their parents with the college financial aid process.

The center is equipped with a computer laboratory, and resource room for residents to research a broad range of higher education opportunities and complete online applications and financial aid forms. It also includes space for group and individual advising and workshops.

Gwendolyn Atkinson-Miller Director	Erica Hawthorne Program Coordinator
Fran Ley Administrative Staff	Karen Matluck Administrative Staff
Debbie Nyugen Administrative Staff	Sarah Ting Administrative Staff
Don Devilbiss (Widener University) Community Volunteer	Kathy Knight Community Volunteer
Sue Westervelt Community Volunteer